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Reptiles & Amphibians of Great Sand Dunes National Park

The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Great Sand Dunes, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

153
recent observations
10
species listed
10
reptiles & amphibians

Naturalists have logged 153 research-grade observations across the 10 most-recorded species in Great Sand Dunes. The most frequently seen is the Plateau Fence Lizard, with 69 recorded sightings.

Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Great Sand Dunes

Plateau Fence Lizard
Sceloporus tristichus
69 observations
Greater Short-horned Lizard
Phrynosoma hernandesi
23 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
19 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
13 observations
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
12 observations
Great Plains Toad
Anaxyrus cognatus
8 observations
Many-lined Skink
Plestiodon multivirgatus
5 observations
Plains Spadefoot
Spea bombifrons
2 observations
Western Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
1 observation
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
1 observation

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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